Applications and Admissions

Begin your application on the Wake Forest Graduate School of Arts & Sciences Admissions Website.

• Click “Apply Now” on the right side of the page.
• Under “Graduate Programs in Arts & Sciences (Reynolda Campus) Programs,” click “Apply Now.”
• Click the “Create an Account” tab for new applicants or “Log in” for returning applicants.
• Follow the instructions provided.

Note: For prospective students interested in applying to Winston-Salem TEACH, please note there is a dual application process outlined on the Winston-Salem TEACH site.

Admission and financial aid decisions are based on the following:

• Undergraduate grade point average
• GRE (optional): Scores may be submitted but are not required
• Three recommendation letters
• Interest essay
• Resume
• Writing sample
• Video-taped interview (finalists only)

Prospective students can learn more about about tuition and fees, costs of attendance, and student health insurance premiums through the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.

Tuition costs are the same for both in-state and out-of-state students. Tuition and fees are subject to change in subsequent years.

Generous financial support is available. Interested applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to the Director of Graduate Education, , to learn more.

Financial aid awards vary and may include the following:

• Partial and full scholarships
• Full fellowships, which include full scholarship and a small stipend
• Teaching assistantships, which include full scholarship and stipend for assisting with student teaching supervision and other work of the department
• Living wage (for WS-TEACH residents only)